Half Marathon

Apex Half Marathon 2026

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Start time: 8:00 AM start (New York)
Location: Apex, North Carolina
Entry fee: From $89 · goes up to $99 on Oct 1, 2026
Included with entry: Includes a shirt

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Oct 24, 20268:00 AM	$89$99 after Oct 1, 2026	1,000

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

The Half Marathon fee goes up to $99 on Oct 1, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

$89 until Sep 30, then $99 until Oct 22.

Online registration closes Oct 22, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $89, entry is about 37 percent above a typical half marathon in North Carolina, which costs $65 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a half marathon in North Carolina runs 2:08:22, about 9:48 a mile, based on 59 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:16:22 and men in 2:00:30.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:29 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 320 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

1481 Richardson Rd, Apex, NC 27523

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 24 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°F and hot years reach 77°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

Race details

Where: 1481 Richardson Rd, Apex, NC 27523Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 320 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Distances: Half Marathon
Editions: 2026 (Oct 24, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is Apex Half Marathon?: Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $89 before processing fees, and rises to $99 on Oct 1, 2026.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Oct 22, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for North Carolina?: At $89, entry is about 37 percent above a typical half marathon in North Carolina, which costs $65 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
What distances can I run?: Half Marathon.
Where does it start?: 1481 Richardson Rd, Apex, NC 27523.

From the organizers

This is more than a race. It’s a starting line for a new community tradition. A day where first-timers line up beside seasoned runners. Where neighbors become cheer squads. This is Year One. And you can say you were there.